(08-10-2021, 10:09 AM)fifteenth Wrote: So, could you say that his first two years show that he could possibly be a decent Finnisher?

(08-10-2021, 10:12 AM)Tyler Wrote: I'm finna lose it with the Markkenen jokes.

(08-10-2021, 10:12 AM)Tyler Wrote: I'm finna lose it with the Markkenen jokes.

(08-10-2021, 10:16 AM)haveitall Wrote: Markk my words he might be the Finnal piece.

(08-10-2021, 10:09 AM)ItsGoTime Wrote: Penny pincher!!!

(08-10-2021, 10:07 AM)Razzmatazz_Hopskidillydoo Wrote: My opinion on Lauri on why the Mavs should get him:

• Specifically says he wants to be a Mav early on, that has to mean something
  
• Is a bump in talent the Mavs sorely need
  
• Young and can develop further
  
• Not just a spot-up shooting big or a rim rolling big, has a more diversified offensive game
  
• Can dribble the length of the floor on a break and not a turnover waiting to happen
  
• A KP replacement should the Mavs move on from KP, or at least be the main offensive big for the days KP is going to be unavailable
  
• Can play with any big on the roster not named KP
  
• The potential of his pick and pop with Luka is high
  
• Is going to be useful in the regular season, providing the Mavs with another legit scoring option
  
• Another floor spacer, but can attack the rim off the dribble
  
• Mavs can put a five man crew where everyone has a lethal 3 ball
  
• Subpar rebounder, but Luka can offset that, and with Dirk on the team, can teach LM how to be a better rebounder
  

(08-10-2021, 10:07 AM)Razzmatazz_Hopskidillydoo Wrote: Specifically says he wants to be a Mav early on, that has to mean something

(08-09-2021, 03:02 PM)vfromlmf Wrote: 2021 Summer Trade Season probably deserves it's own thread ...

I think the biggest names - Lillard and Beal - are unlikely to be moved but there are some interesting second fiddles / All Stars and high-end starters who could be ... 

Simmons. Morey is doing the right thing by asking for the moon but it's a tremendous risk to bring him back. As of now, there's hope that he'll improve his shot and mentality over the summer. But if he opens the season in Philly and looks like the same player (offensively) his value is going to tank more than ever.

Siakam. A lot of smoke here. Maybe some in the locker room too.

Porzingis. It's funny how quickly many folks here turned on KP. The Luka + KP pick & roll was among the best in the league and KP had his best year offensively. But the injuries, defensive issues and reported malcontent are real. There's also the eye test. It just doesn't seem like Luka + KP mesh. 

McCollum. A top 10 shooting guard + Lillard gives Portland one of the best backcourts in the NBA but would they be better off pairing Dame with more talent in the front court? 

Turner. Defensive player of the Year candidate has been rumored to be on the move several years in a row. Does Carlisle think he can make it work with Sabonis?

Hield. Not an All Star but he's a starter on big money. Can shoot the lights out, like THJ on steroids.

Bojan Bogdanovich & Joe Ingles. Utah is looking to take the next step and both are rumored to be available.

Probably some others ... who am I missing?

(08-10-2021, 09:26 AM)Kammrath Wrote: RE: Markkanen

I think he has a ton of potential and talent. I think he has even been a "solid" defender most of the time that won't destroy a team defense. But I also think he has underperformed to his talent level and there are some big questions around him.

(08-10-2021, 10:19 AM)Kammrath Wrote: Dragic AND Lauri both have said this. Which is kind of new for the Mavs.

It will be super interesting to see if their desires win out....

(08-10-2021, 10:33 AM)mvossman Wrote: I have no idea where this is coming from.  The advanced stats say he is bad at defense.  The scouting reports say he is bad at defense.  The eye test says he is bad at defense.  The fact that he got benched in Chicago for defensive limitations suggests he is bad at defense.  The evidence seems overwhelming.  He can't protect the rim, and he can't guard the perimeter particularly well.  For a team that is already struggling with defense, has plenty of shooting, needs playmaking, and probably already has too much cap devoted to the big rotation, he does not make a lot of sense.  The only reason to do this is if we can turn him into an asset, but I skeptical given suggested assets and cost.

(08-10-2021, 07:30 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: Do you think Markannen is worth a FRP to Chi and whatever the third team would require?

My takeaway was that Markannen is going to be a Bull next year.

(08-10-2021, 10:33 AM)mvossman Wrote: I have no idea where this is coming from.

(08-10-2021, 10:49 AM)Mavs2021 Wrote: Outside of Luka/DFS, the rest of the team shot 15/74 from three (20%) over the last four play-off games against the Clippers. You better be hell a great at defense, if you want to win a seven game series with the 3rd to 10th best player shooting 20% from three. We need more offensive talent, too.

As we have seen with the Knicks a headcoach can make a hell of a difference for the team defense, but as the Knicks also learned in the play-offs, offensive talent matters most, and they did not have enough of it, so they added Walker/Fournier.

(08-10-2021, 11:30 AM)mvossman Wrote: And if you are expecting Kidd to turn this group of players into an elite defense, prepare to be very disappointed.